Infielder Jace Jung has done nothing but hit since the Detroit Tigers made him their first round selection with the 12th overall pick in the 2022 amateur draft. Initial skepticism about his contact skills and defensive ability hasn’t entirely faded, but his 2023 season did a lot to assuage concerns about the power potential of his bat. And while his defense since moving to third base in the Arizona Fall League last October hasn’t reached major league caliber, Jung is a pretty sound second baseman already. He moved over at the Tigers’ request, presumably to fit with Colt Keith at second, and probably deserves more time at third base before they give up on that.
Jace Jung is leveling up toward his shot at the big leagues
